History
Founder members at the Consecration of Grand Junction Lodge on Tuesday 20th April 2004 at Freemasons Hall, Northampton
20th April 2004
The Consecration was attended by 220 Brethren in the Ballroom at Freemasons Hall.
The Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro Nicolas Hart Consecrated the new lodge with the assistance of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro Barrie Hall (who installed the Worshipful Master) and W.Bro Derek Young.
A very happy time was enjoyed by all and concluded with a delightful banquet.
17th May 2004
The first regular meeting of Grand Junction Lodge was held at The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne on Monday, 17th May 2004.
An initiation ceremony was performed in a convivial atmosphere with 50 members and guests attending.
Afterwards a four course festive board with wine and port was enjoyed by all.
13th September 2004
Our third regular meeting was held at Stoke Bruerne on the 13th September when a double Initiation took place. This was a very warm and friendly meeting with many members and guests surprised at what could be done in such a small space. We have now initiated three new Brethren since May.
29th November 2004
Our fourth meeting was held by dispensation at The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne on Monday 29th November 2004. This was a third degree ceremony with the room filled to capacity. The ambiance of the room encouraged a warm convivial atmosphere in which the ceremony was worked with many brethren involved.
Left to right: W.Bro. Max Bayes Asst.PGM; W.Bro. Rev. Tony Avery PGChaplain;
V.W.Bro. Barrie Hall Dep.PGM; W.Bro. Andrew Woodward WM;
W.Bro. John Sermon Chaplain; W.Bro. Neville Manning PGDC
11th January 2005
The Lodge Banner was dedicated on Tuesday, 11th January 2005. This took place at The Masonic Hall, Towcester with great pomp and ceremony, ably assisted by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Chaplain. Brethren retired to The Boat Inn for a hearty Festive Board.
25th February 2005
An informal Ladies night was held on Friday 25th February. The evening included a buffet with table magicians and Lincoln Noel playing on his piano supported by his Jazz Trio. A most memorable evening was experienced by all who attended.
14th March 2005
Monday 14th March brought the first year of this new Lodge to a close with the Installation of our Senior Warden, W.Bro. Mike King, as the new Worshipful Master. It was lovely to see seven members of the 'Hertfordshire Wanderers', including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Hertfordshire, W.Bro. Atkinson, join us at this meeting.
16th May 2005
We shouldn't complain at 'too many candidates'. In the May meeting we enjoyed another double Initiation Ceremony.
Our Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Nicolas Hart, attended as an honourary member and even assisted in part of the ceremony.
A very happy evening was experienced by all.
16th July 2005
This was our away-day meeting. A double second degree ceremony took place. Our ladies were also invited to join us at the Festive Board.
12th September 2005
The second of our 3rd degree Ceremonies took place this evening. This enabled our Brother who 'winters' away from his summer boating to fully enjoy his Masonry in Australia.
28th November 2005
An emergency meeting was held, which enabled us to perform another 3rd degree Ceremony.
3rd - 5th March 2006
The Lille and Bruges trip was a most successful ladies weekend enjoyed by all.
13th March 2006
The Installation meeting was a very happy evening ending with a four course dinner and port.
15th May 2006
Another Initiation took place this evening.
15th July 2006
Our 'away' meeting took place at The Gables, Leighton Buzzard where a 2nd Degree Ceremony was performed. The ladies joined us for an enjoyable Festive Board.
11th September 2006
A 2nd Degree Ceremony was performed with an excellent rendition of the Tracing Board. It was a warm evening for everybody with an outside temperature of around 30°C. One of the best Festive Boards was enjoyed this evening.
27th November 2006
Another 3rd Degree Ceremony took place this evening by dispensation.
17th February 2007
The Ladies Festival was held at Freemasons Hall & Conference Centre in Northampton.
12th March 2007
Our 4th Installation was held this evening with the Provincial Grand Tyler, W.Bro. Jim Tarry, taking the chair.
Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Our 7th Candidate was initiated this evening.
Saturday 21st July 2007
Our annual away meeting was held at Bletchley Masonic Centre where a 2nd degree ceremony took place. Many members came by their boats, which were moored nearby, including the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Jim Tarry who hitched a lift on Arabesque. It was lovely to see the Ladies who joined us for the Festive Board.
Sunday 19th August 2007
The Worshipful Master, Brethren and friends has a most enjoyable day at Stoke Bruerne Cricket Club where a Summer Pig Roast was held, together with informal games, a quiz and raffle.
Monday 10th September 2007
A 3rd degree ceremony was performed this evening.
Monday 26th November 2007
The Worshipful Master arranged an informal "Fish and Chip Supper" for members and Masonic guests, accompanied with a sprinkling of Masonic Education. It was a most informative and fun evening.
Sunday 13th January 2008
W.Bro. Jim Tarry, arranged a Luncheon to conclude his year in office as Worshipful Master of the Lodge with many friends, Brethren and their Ladies attending.
Monday 10th March 2008
Another successful Installation meeting with our 5th Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Mike Pusey, being installed into the chair. The meeting was attended by 60 Brethren.
